Episode 25
EPISODE.13
“Huh.”
sick sound.
Returning to his room with a groan, Russell threw himself onto the bed as if toppling over.
fluff.
Even at a glance, the luxurious feel of the duvet and the soft feel of the bed gently embrace your entire body.
All that Daria had prepared for Russell.
Meanwhile, Russell murmured involuntarily.
“It’s been about a week since then…”
How surprised I was when I first received Daria’s proposal.
Of course, Russell was also aware of the fact that Daria Snowwhite, the head of the pylon, had some interest in and favor with him.
‘Otherwise, he wouldn’t have bothered to test something on me using pirate ships… human traffickers.’
But I never thought that would have been a courtesy enough to direct me to magic.
As surprising as it was, it was also an opportunity.
No matter what anyone says, Daria is one of the best wizards in the entire continent.
The opportunity to receive direct guidance from her was not very common.
There were plenty of wizards who would give their entire lives as well as all of their possessions if they could be guided by her.
It was because.
As soon as he calmed down his surprise, Russell nodded.
The map of Daria started like that.
Her teachings were by no means trivial.
No, it would be more accurate to call it harsh.
Although magic and theories were confined to the lower circles, she was one of the best wizards on the continent.
The depth of experience and knowledge that Daria had accumulated was so deep that Russell could not dare to measure it.
‘I’m tired.’
It is natural to feel fatigue not only in the physical body but also in the realm of the mind.
In my mind, I wanted to fall asleep like this right away.
It was still only around evening, but I wanted to sleep soundly until tomorrow morning.
Nevertheless, Russell turned around.
“Grunt.”
Ready to wake up and still remain.
I counted in my head what I had to do.
‘I should review what I did today and prepare for what I will learn tomorrow.’
In addition to that, I had to train my body using Overlord and Wizard Body.
‘After that…’
He sighed as he recalled the tight schedules that took his breath away.
Soon, Russell rose from his seat.
I got up and changed into a light outfit.
‘First of all, the side that moves the body.’
After moving my body a little, I didn’t know that the stress would go away and I would feel refreshed.
Anger-.
As you step out into the spacious garden inside the mansion, the salty wind typical of a coastal city brushes your nose.
It’s only been a few days, but the wind has become hot as if proving that the season has completely entered summer.
Russel moved his body through the wind.
As usual, the mission window related to Overlord and Wizard Body training came to mind.
[Mission]
A mission you’ve become so familiar with that you don’t even have to check it.
If there is anything that has changed from when I first came to mind, it is that the distance to be run has increased to 10 km and the number of strength exercises to be performed has also increased by the unit of vigor.
Nevertheless, Russell moved his body silently without even complaining.
‘It won’t change anything if I complain about the mission that came up anyway.’
Unlike the first time, I was used to moving my body and training my body.
Parbabat-.
How long to run through the garden like that.
Russell moved his eyes slightly.
At the same time as he ran, he glanced at the contents of the mission that floated next to him and checked the remaining distance.
‘About 2km.’
So far, I’ve been running while adjusting my pace, but I think it wouldn’t be bad to try sprinting for the remaining distance.
That moment!
bang-!
With an explosion, Russell’s model became a flash war and was fired.
By activating Overlord and Wizard Body at the same time, his physical abilities were dramatically increased.
The first time I had a battle with an ice golem, I was taken aback by this speed.
But not anymore.
Not only running in a straight line, but also changing direction, such as drawing a zigzag or making a turn, became free.
It goes without saying that he has become accustomed to his increased physical abilities, and that he is completely in control of his own body.
Russell smiled as he heard the cool sound of the wind crackling along his ears.
And…
“A sincere guy.”
There was one gaze watching such Russell from a little distance.
A giggling laugh at the end of every word and a lady-like appearance.
Not matching him, he was comfortably wearing only one pajama and holding a long lollipop in one hand.
It was Daria.
.
.
“A sincere guy.”
Daria muttered quietly as she bit off the end of the lollipop.
‘He might be a bit lazy, but he seems to be whipping himself whenever he does.’
It was she who started teaching Russell in earnest over the past week.
only seven days.
It was a long time for some people, but it wasn’t that long to see a person’s true identity.
However, during that short period of time, Russell had always shown her a diligent and sincere side.
How diligent and sincere he was, to the extent that his attitude did not change even though he increased the intensity of his teaching every day and added the level of harshness.
Daria liked that of Russell.
‘Those who are simply talented don’t last long.’
What really survives are the talented and hardworking.
And in Daria’s eyes, Russell had both.
Although the talent on the Mana Road side seemed to be below average.
‘It looks like it found its own way. There’s no need to worry.’
I don’t even want to dig into that room.
Every mage has a hidden move or arcane magic.
However, if there is one questionable point…
‘A sincere attitude and a self-discovered solution must be the mysterious growth rate that cannot be explained only with an outstanding intelligence.’
Wasak-.
Feeling the sweetness of the bitten lollipop spread in her mouth, Daria widened her eyes.
As an archmage who reached the 8th circle, her talent was so outstanding that it far exceeded the perpetrator’s perception.
In terms of pure talent, even the current Russell is nothing compared to her.
However, despite this, Russell’s growth rate was comparable to that of the three-year-old girl, or even more so.
‘It must be that he’s hiding something more.’
Otherwise, there is no explanation. That’s why Daria smiled.
To think that a new disciple who had reached his old age would not only have fun teaching, but also stimulate his interest as a mage.
“Anyway, a kid logo with an eye-catching charm.”
After finishing the candy, she giggled.
I glanced at Russell, who was finishing his run and starting his strength training, and then turned around.
“…Then let’s go back soon.”
It was time for her to go prepare for what she would teach Russell the next day, just as Russell prepared and reviewed what he had learned from her.
* * *
Daeaeng Daeaeng Daesaeng-!
The grandfather clock in the middle of the city of Maldiva rang loudly, announcing 10:00 p.m.
It was also the time when Overlord and Wizard Body’s training ended.
At that time, someone appears in the garden where Russell was training.
It was Io, an elf with silver hair and greyish irises.
“Are you done? benefactor?”
She appeared as if she had waited and asked, and Russell nodded.
“yes.”
After using Clean to blow away the dirt and dust, and overlapping with Wind to blow away the smell of sweat.
I opened the door to the spirit realm.
anger.
“Garreuk!”
A lizard of flame with wings as if it had been waiting for it. Salamander Pepper has manifested from the spirit realm to the material realm.
What follows after physical training is Io’s Spiritualism class.
In fact, since he was a stranger to spirit magic, Io readily accepted his request to teach him spirit magic until he left.
Seeing Pepper appear, Io smiles brightly.
“Now you’re quite used to opening the door to the spirit realm.”
“It must be because of the passage of time.”
When I first signed a contract with the spirit, I wasn’t used to that feeling, so it took a while to summon it.
But now, the action feels as comfortable as changing clothes or opening a book.
This is because he repeatedly opened the door and summoned Pepper whenever he had a chance even while studying.
“Then I…”
The wind became noisy with short words.
Then something in the form of a small, translucent fairy appears.
A sylph, a low-level wind spirit.
Io, who had summoned Sylph, said with a look of anticipation.
“You must not have forgotten that today is the last evaluation day. benefactor?”
Tomorrow, when the escort comes, is the day Io leaves.
That’s why today is the day to finally check what you’ve learned so far.
“of course.”
At the same time as Russell answered briefly, the two spirits moved quickly.
Hwarak Whiryu-ryu-ryu!
The flame seems to swallow the wind, but the wind blows away the oxygen and erases the traces of the flame.
The two spirits roamed throughout the garden and clashed repeatedly.
At that time, sparks fluttered in all directions.
Of course it didn’t cause any major problems.
It was thanks to another sylph summoned by Io who extinguished the spark before it moved into the garden.
‘I don’t know if it’s the overall capacity, but Io-nim is several times higher than Io’s capacity as a Elementalist.’
In the meantime, Russell felt his magic flowing into Pepper and slowly began to communicate with him.
The magic of the spirits is used by consuming the summoner’s magical power.
What was required to tune it was the ability to communicate and communicate with the spirits.
‘If you can’t communicate with the spirit…’
There was a possibility that the spirit that did not consider the summoner’s situation would consume excessive magic.
Hwarak Whiryu!
only seven nights.
Maybe it’s because we’ve been communicating and interacting with each other for a short period of time, but
I could feel that Pepper continued to be conscious of herself while breathing fire.
He was concerned with physical strength, magical power, and psychological burden.
‘it’s fine now.’
Russell nodded as well, as he could read his thoughts.
I blew even stronger mana toward Pepper.
Roaring!
As if in response, intense flames follow Pepper’s body.
Io, who noticed that fact, smiled brightly.
He summoned Sylph by clapping his hands.
After lightly patting their heads, he sent them back to the spirit world.
“Passed. benefactor.”
“It is thanks to Io-sama’s good help. It’s just the first step, though.”
“no. Taking that first step is important.”
At Russell’s words, Io wiggled his index finger.
“For a spirit lord who doesn’t try to understand and communicate with spirits and regards them as summons, there can be no development, even if he has talent. No matter how many times I emphasize this fact, it is not enough.”
In any case, it must mean that communion or communication with the spirit is just as important.
“Anyway, the teachings of the past week. Thank you very much.”
As today was the last day, Russell once again bowed his head in gratitude.
Io waved his hand.
With a startled look on his face, he raised Russell to his feet.
“Don’t do that. Benefactor. Considering the grace we received, this is only a very small amount.”
Then, he bowed his head once again.
“On the contrary, no matter how many times we thank the two of you, we are the ones who fall short. benefactor.”
That is why the White Ash Tree Tribe repeats that they will never forget this boon.
“If we part tomorrow, we don’t know when we’ll meet again…but until that day, I hope that the forest’s blessings will fill the path ahead of you two.”
For human beings, a greeting such as ‘Good luck.’
“May the forest bless Io and the White Ash Tribe.”
Russell also seemed to respond with an elf expression.
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next day.
Io and other elves left Daria’s mansion with the escort sent from the Tower of Flame.
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and one month after that.
In front of Russell, who was spending his daily life as usual.
A new mission came to mind.
[Mission]
Achieve the 4th circle.
4 Circles that go a step further than now Take enough time and effort to complete the 4 Circles.
[Reward]
Intermediate Manastone (Edible)x2 Lesser Manastone (Edible)x3 Lowest Manastone (Edible)
x5
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